Chapter 12, Person 12 is a good person
At this moment, He Peiru concluded that Gu Zhaoqian's kindness towards her was out of consideration for the Jiang family.
I don't want to dwell on this issue anymore.
She turned around, trying to find her next destination, and told Gu Zhaoqian, "I want to go to other places."
“Okay.” Gu Zhaoqian followed behind her unhurriedly and continued, “Actually, you don’t need to be under so much pressure. Anyway, there is no problem that the Jiang family cannot solve.”
He Peiru didn't expect him to take the topic further. As she walked out, she secretly digested what he had said.
Just then, several guests attending the dinner walked towards her. They looked to be around her age and greeted her warmly, saying, "Hello."
Hello.
He Peiru was still struggling with what to do. After all, the unfriendly encounter she had just experienced was still hard to erase from her mind. She thought that since she had already greeted them, she should just let it go.
But to my surprise, the other person spoke first.
One of the girls said, "Can we exchange contact information? We can participate in activities together in the future if there's a chance."
"Eh..."
This sudden friendliness almost caught her off guard, and she hurriedly jotted down the other person's phone number.
After giving He Peiru her names and family information, they left together, emphasizing again, "If you want to go out and have fun, you can contact us if you wish."
He Peiru was afraid of getting them mixed up, so she wrote down their numbers and made sure to add their personal information.
She should cherish this kindness.
Gu Zhaoqian, who was still behind her, waited until the others had gone far away before speaking up to remind them, "These people are all welcome to come and go."
"Huh?" She looked up at Gu Zhaoqian and asked, "Why do you say that? How did you know?"
As a barrage of questions came out, she realized that her reaction might have been too intense.
Gu Zhaoqian didn't take it to heart, and replied seriously, "They don't say one thing in front of people and another behind their backs."
Then, realizing that his explanation was too vague and might only confuse her further, he continued, "You'll definitely attend different types of banquets later on. As you go to more social events, you'll naturally learn about these things."
"...So that's how it is."
He Peiru recalled the appearance of the girls she had just met. In the past, when she worked part-time, it was easy to tell the personality of the customers, but now in this circle, it was more likely that she could know their faces but not their hearts.
She was still deep in thought when a man's voice suddenly came from behind her: "Oh, isn't tonight the banquet to welcome back the eldest daughter of the Jiang family? And yet someone is being forced into a blind date?"
He Peiru assumed there were other people around, and that they hadn't noticed them either. But then she saw Gu Zhaoqian turn around and sneer, "Why don't you rub your eyes and see who it is?"
She simply turned around and said, "Hello?"
Cui Haonian immediately took a few steps back, baring his teeth as he said, "So it's you, Miss. I'm sorry for the intrusion."
Gu Zhaoqian smiled and lowered his eyes, continuing, "Let's see if you'll continue to speak so recklessly."
“Mine, mine.” He quickly acknowledged it and introduced himself to He Peiru, “My name is Cui Haonian, and I’m good brothers with Aqian.”
Then he muttered, "But why do I feel like you look a little familiar..."
He Peiru tilted her head in confusion: "Familiar? Have we met before?"
Gu Zhaoqian gave a vague guess: "She studies at the University of Hong Kong. It's not surprising that you've seen her by chance when you go back these past few years."
"Maybe." Cui Haonian didn't dwell on the issue any longer and smiled. "Little sister Aru, you can play with us from now on."
“Playing is fine, but those parties you're involved in…” Before He Peiru could even speak, Gu Zhaoqian said to her, “If you’re interested, remember to invite me. Otherwise, I won’t be able to explain to Uncle Jiang if anything happens.”
He Peiru remembered very clearly that Gu Zhaoqian had only said that she could contact him if she needed any help.
At that moment, she felt he was a good person again, so good that she dared not question the source of his kindness.
Moreover, hearing about blind dates from Cui Haonian reminded her of the conversation between Gu Zhaoqian and Jiang Yici last time.
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The banquet held by the Jiang family was essentially a public announcement of He Peiru's identity within the entertainment circle. In the week following the event, countless people tried to contact her.
As for the purpose, she couldn't be bothered to investigate further.
Just assume we're all in the same circle and will get to know each other sooner or later.
Fortunately, He Peiru's remaining coursework was relatively easy, and with extra energy in her personal life, she focused on socializing during this period.
After all, just remembering a person's name and face is not an easy task.
Jiang Yici didn't seem surprised at all by the change in her busy schedule, nor was he surprised by those who tried to contact her. He started to suggest that she interact more with people in the industry, but it seemed like he was just mentioning it casually, rather than forcing her to do so.
A few more days passed.
When Jiang Yici returned to the Jiang family ancestral home from the company, he was carrying a black envelope with gold lettering, unlike usual.
Upon seeing He Peiru, he handed it over directly: "There's an auction in a few days. You'll represent the Jiang family to attend, Peiru."
Before she could even examine the contents of the envelope after taking it, she heard Jiang Yici's words and looked up in surprise, asking, "Are you going alone?"
At that moment, her worry was written all over her face, and her dazed movements seemed to indicate that she did not agree with what he said.
Jiang Yici was amused by his niece's appearance. Finally, he saw the emotional changes that a girl in her early twenties should have. He replied, "You may be the only one during the auction, but that's not difficult. We hope you can give it a try."
He Peiru pursed her lips: "It's possible, but..."
She muttered, "I've never been to an auction before, so I don't know what the process is like."
Jiang Yici didn't give her a chance to refuse, replying, "It's okay if you don't know, you can learn, and there aren't that many buts."
When he made the decision, he had considered that she might be at a loss for various reasons, or she might sit there blankly all night after arriving at the scene. So he handed her the auction catalog that was sent along with the catalog and said, "The whole family has something they want. I'll leave it to you. There is no upper limit on the price. Just go ahead and buy it."
He Peiru was somewhat surprised by her uncle's way of doing things, and suddenly opened her eyes wide.
Just considering that she's a complete novice, I can't even imagine what the auction would be like if she acquired the collection at a high price.
Seeing her hesitant expression, Jiang Yici finally revealed his plan: "Don't worry, I'll have Assistant Li accompany you, and she'll tell you what to do then."
He also told her how to handle the situation: "The worst thing you can do at an auction is to show weakness. Just keep raising your paddle and bidding firmly. Assistant Li will handle the payment. If you don't understand anything, just ask him directly. Don't worry about the rest."
He Peiru was still stunned by the news and asked, "Then... what if I hadn't taken the picture?"
“There are no ifs.” Jiang Yici seemed at ease as he flipped through the auction catalog to the table of contents. “If there’s anything you like in here, feel free to bid on it. Don’t worry about the price.”
He Peiru finally managed to process most of the matter and realized that she shouldn't be hesitant, especially since this was also a learning opportunity. So she replied, "Okay, I will at least bring back what you want."
Zheng Wanqiao, who had been listening nearby, interjected, "That's more like it, but it's not enough. You have to film something you like."
As if afraid she might forget this point, he emphasized it again.
Next, He Peiru needs to prepare for attending this auction.
This time she was a guest, not the main character, so she chose a simple dress and relatively understated jewelry.
Faced with the unknown situation that is about to unfold, regardless of her current status, she really doesn't want to be the center of attention again.
When the time comes, we'll inevitably be caught off guard and overwhelmed.
Before setting off, she checked again to make sure she had brought the invitation.
Perhaps once they arrive at the scene, the rest of the Jiang family could simply use their connections to enter the auction, but she doesn't have that confidence yet.
The auction was held at the convention center, which she had attended before, but usually with free tickets provided by the school.
They had no idea that an auction would be held here.
Now, standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window looking out over Victoria Harbour, the water is still sparkling, but her feelings are completely different.
He Peiru did not linger for long and soon walked towards the entrance.
The staff stationed at the door seemed to be watching her every move. As she approached, before she could even take out her invitation, they said, "Are you Miss He from the Jiang family? Please come in."
Without saying anything more, he turned to the side and made a "please" gesture.
He Peiru couldn't help but feel a little ridiculous.
They still haven't truly grasped the strength of the Chiang family, and they've underestimated the power of that title.
She, a granddaughter who had just been recognized by the Jiang family, had already been remembered by outsiders.
Upon entering the auction venue, the lights were bright. Since no fixed seats were assigned to the attendees, staff members guided them to their seats.
He Peiru hesitated as she looked at the seating area. It seemed that most of the people of similar age were accompanying their elders, and she was unsure where she should sit.
She turned to Li Jiale and asked, "Where do my uncles usually sit?"
Li Jiale replied, "Mr. Jiang usually sits in the front row, right in the middle. If the two elders are also attending, they will choose a private room."
This answer stumped He Peiru again, and she asked, "Then where do you think would be a better place for me to sit?"
Li Jiale replied helplessly, "Mr. Jiang said it's up to you to decide, and I can't interfere with your choice."
Under Jiang Yici's instructions, she was unable to get an answer from Li Jiale.
After standing on one side and looking around, I finally chose the empty spot slightly to the left of the middle.
This position is neither as conspicuous nor as good a view as the right.
Li Jiale followed behind her the whole time. After she sat down, he leaned over and lowered his voice to say, "Miss, let me confirm with you again the collection that Mr. Jiang mentioned..."
"I will sit to the side from now on. You can raise your paddle and bid as you see fit. If anything happens, please let me know."
He Peiru followed his gaze to the side, where there were several rows of seats reserved for assistants and bodyguards, and replied, "No problem."
After Li Jiale left, she flipped through the auction catalog that was placed on her seat.
It was almost identical to the one Jiang Yici had brought home. She went through the pages, found the corresponding items, and noted their order before she could even look at anything else.
There were many pieces of jewelry at the auction, and He Peiru was dazzled by them. However, when she glanced at the estimated prices marked below, she couldn't help but gasp.
There are so many zeros that it's impossible to count them all.
I found it unbelievable.
Could she really afford to bid on such expensive jewelry?
This hesitation made her waver.
It seems that whether or not a photo is taken, she can anticipate all sorts of problems.
While she was feeling distressed, she sensed that someone had sat down in the empty seat next to her.
There were plenty of empty seats in the game, but the opposing team insisted on choosing this spot?
A note from the author:
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I've been quite busy with the New Year approaching, so I'm late today qwq
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